Design Application Engineer

Westray Recruitment Group; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Pension up to 5% employee/10% employer

Company bonus schemes

Progression to Technical Manager

Death in service

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Design Application Engineer to join a Washington, Tyne and Wear manufacturing team. You will create and manage CAD designs, perform 3D modelling and BOM work, and support new production techniques for high‑temperature applications.

The role requires a Mechatronics background, 2+ years in engineering, and familiarity with ERP systems. Growth into Technical Manager within 2–3 years is possible, with strong cross‑functional collaboration and site duties.

Qualifications

• Educated to HND/BEng/MEng in a multidisciplinary Mechatronics field.
• At least two years’ engineering experience.
• Understanding thermodynamics and vibration analysis.
• Experience with CNC machining and materials behaviour under vibration.”
• Familiarity with ERP software and reporting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general arrangement and assembly drawings, BOMs, and CAD models.
• Support product development and cross‑functional teams on high‑temp projects.
• Assist with non‑conformances and investigations with Quality.
• Visit customers and attend technical conferences to promote the business.

Skills

CAD design

3D modelling

DFMEA

CNC machining

ERP software

LabVIEW

C++

Mechatronics

Thermodynamics

Vibration analysis

Communication

Education

HND/BEng/MEng in Mechatronics

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

NI LabVIEW

Linux

Job description

• 37-hour week – flexible start time – 7:30am – 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am - 12:30pm Friday
• Based onsite – got to be able to work alongside the manufacturing team
• Pension up to 5% employee and 10% employer
• Death in service
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Company bonus schemes based on overall company performance
• Onsite Gym and Games room
• Real opportunity for progression into Technical Manager role (2-3 years)

THE BUSINESS

We are seeking a full-time Design Application Engineer to join a manufacturing business based in Washington, Tyne and Wear. Our client is a circa £3M turnover business and they design & manufacture precision components used within various industries including nuclear, aerospace and renewables sectors. 60% of the client’s market is based in the US with 20% being within Europe and the remaining 20% across Asian markets.

The role involves creating and managing designs, supporting product development, and utilising computer-aided design (CAD) tools. The successful candidate will work on advanced engineering projects for high-temperature applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams and adhering to industry standards. The successful candidate will likely come from a Mechatronics background combining knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic design.

There would be the potential to attain the position of Technical Manager in the future (c2-3 years) to direct and coordinate the internal structure of the organisation based on company policies, goals, and objectives to ensure an efficient working environment and that deadlines are met consistently. The Technical professional will bridge the gap between the company’s product development, sales team and external clients.

THE ROLE

• Dealing with customer enquiries including requirement for non-standard company products
• Preparing general arrangement drawings and assembly/fixture drawings and bill of materials.
• Dealing with customers, suppliers and the Business Development Manager on capacitance clearance measurement equipment to provide costing and technical advice
• Liaise with production on orders and development of new production techniques
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) responsibilities including 3D modelling
• Producing reports on new, old, and in progress enquiries
• Assist Quality on investigation, authorisation and closure of product and process non-conformances
• Be a visible, hands‑on presence in the factory, supporting practical problem solving and demonstrating the company values
• Visit customers, attend technical conferences/exhibitions to promote the business/products

THE PERSON

• Educated to HND/BEng/MEng level in a multidisciplinary field combining mechanical, electrical/electronic and computer science systems (Mechatronics)
• At least two years’ experience working within an engineering environment
• Understanding thermodynamics & vibration analysis
• Understanding how materials react with vibration, humidity and temperature
• Understanding of software
• Understanding of CNC machining
• Experience of using an ERP software package
• Ability to interpret information and produce reports
• Demonstrable experience of using initiative and working to deadlines as well as being target driven
• Expertise in design engineering with proficiency in use of 3D CAD, ideally Autodesk inventor
• Understanding and interpretation of DFMEA techniques
• IT literate with the technical ability to use hardware and software
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Good communication and team work skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• A positive attitude and is willing to learn more skills on the job
• Confidence on the job and is happy to take on more responsibility if necessary
• Self-motivated
• Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Lateral thinker who can use own initiative to provide engineered solutions
• Ability to talk commercially and technically depending on audience

Preferred:

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary role
• Experience of working within a manufacturing environment, ideally power generation or aerospace
• Understanding of lean principles
• Programming skills in National Instruments LabVIEW and/or C++
• Knowledge of Linux
• Knowledge of laser welding